Safety Engineer

CaptiveAire is the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment.  For over 40 years, we’ve led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.

CaptiveAire maintains a network of over 90 sales offices in the U.S. and Canada and six strategically located manufacturing plants in North Carolina, Iowa, Oklahoma, California, Pennsylvania and Florida.

This role will be working in a manufacturing facility and reporting to the plant Safety Manager. This position will be responsible for assisting in development and implementation of new safety projects and programs.  

• Report to the plant Safety Manager and perform tasks as directed with the highest level of transparency
• Assist in development and implementation of new safety projects and programs
• Develop and maintain all training programs and safeguards for new equipment/process
• Research and procure items needed for plant safety improvements
• Organize and maintain all new hire safety training and compliance acknowledgments
• Conduct and maintain all annual training, including forklift driving certifications, first-aid certifications, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) certifications, etc)
• Understand and reference all applicable OSHA regulations
• Ensure plant is OSHA compliant
• Familiarity with all other AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) is imperative to maintain applicable compliance (NFPA, ANSI, NEC, NIOSH, etc.)
• Enforce compliance of PPE and all other safe work practices to promote a positive and lasting Safety Culture
• Keep plant stocked with proper safety supplies and PPE
• Perform monthly plant safety audits and maintain all regulated frequent inspections
• Verify routine equipment inspections are properly conducted and compliance is maintained in all areas of the plant by all employees
• Ensure all safeguards are in place and working properly
• Ensure all workstations and tasks are free of hazards
• Conduct and report all incident investigations
• Determine root cause and corrective plans
• First Aid response and treatment for employee injuries
• Transport injured workers to seek medical treatment when needed
• Guide employees through the workers compensation process alongside plant HR
• Maintain records and facilitate all restrictions
• Accurate and concise record keeping of all safety related documents and processes
• Including but not limited to training records, SOPS, SDS, and OSHA abatement documents.

• 0-5 years experience
• 4 year or equivalent degree in mechanical or mechanical engineering technology, Fire Protection Safety Engineering technology, Environmental health and safety sciences etc.
• Self-starter and with solid communication
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Focus on process improvement and lean related principles (Kaizen, 5/6 S, 6 Sigma, etc.)

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)

Competitive base salary + monthly bonus based on productivity and profits